The flag of Finland

The flag of Finland, also known as Blue Cross Flag was taken to use on the 29^th of May in 1918. The flag is based on the Scandinavian cross which represents Christianity.

The cross which is blue represents our country’s thousand lakes as well as the blue sky. White backround represents snow. The colours were chosen to show the importance of nature to Finnish people.

Pinja Parviainen and Pinja Ruuhinen 9B

Kuusankoski, Finland

Spanish flag

       
          The red and yellow design of the Spanish flag is derived from a flag contest in 1785 organized by Charles III in order to find a flag that was easy to see at sea. It was chosen by Charles III himself  and designed by Antonio Valdés y Bazán.
          The flag consists of three horizontal stripes: red, yellow and red, the yellow stripe being twice the size of each red stripe.It also includes a shield in which the crown stands for the Constitutional monarchy and the supporters symbolize the geographic position of Spain. The Pillars of Hercules represent Gibraltar and Ceuta on either side of the Strait of Gibraltar. They display a motto in Latin, "PLUS ULTRA," meaning "More Beyond".
       By Emma Sofía Núñez Rydmann (2ºB) and Sara Fernández Ramos (2ºA)